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Monday, April 9, 2012
An altered container for kitty treats!
Hello friends! I hope you had a wonderful Easter, celebrating the resurrection of our Lord and Savior! We enjoyed special family time with our kids in TN. What a blessing it is to be a grandparent!!! I never knew I could love it this much!!! We decorated eggs, painted some greenware and played games, and of course, feasted on wonderful home cooking as well! I have found it so wonderful to see my own daughter growing in the Lord and in her many gifts that God has given her.... and now my grandkids are getting older as well, and are such neat kids! Anyway..... on to my little project for today...
I have been saving these little containers from Crystal Light (the old style) because they have such great tight fitting lids. I knew these would be great altered one day. This idea hit me the minute I saw this month's sets from Our Daily Bread designs.
I started by stamping the little paw prints from the Paw Prints set diagonally across one sheet of some blue copy paper I have had for a while, as I wanted it to be very pliable. This paper is heavier than your every day cheap copy paper, but not as stiff as great quality card stock either. I used Versafine ink for a good clear imprint.
From there I cut and adhered it to the container, overlapping a little bit. I then decorated the container with a couple punched borders, using Martha Stewart punches. I stamped the image from the Cat Sympathy set and colored it with Copics, then cut with Spellbinders Classic Circles, and cut my matting from SB Picot Edge Circles. For the top of the lid, I stamped the large paw print from the Paw Prints set and cut with SB Classic Circles and Scalloped Circles.
So here is the finished container with 2 bags of treats in it. I think it would hold more than 3, possibly 4! Ricky certainly loves his new treat container!!! LOL! I love that it has a tight fitting lid that he can't open!!! He can actually get up into the cabinet and open these bags.... so this was a great solution for me!!! LOL! Think how cute this would also be as a pencil holder or other tool container in the craft room of your favorite pet-loving crafter!
I hope you enjoyed my fun little project and are inspired to create something other than a card! Have a wonderful week!!!
I am submitting this to the following challenges:
Gingerloft - Anything but a Card, Robyn`s Fetish - Anything Goes, The Crafty Pad - Just Die-delicious (use dies), Catch The Bug - April Anything goes, Sweet Stampin - Dies and/or Doodles, A Gem of a Challenge - #43 Photo Inspiration (I used the colors of the Topaz stone)
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Awww....cute as can be, Grace! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun project, Grace! That's just what I need for my girls' treats! Great image and design! Glad you had a wonderful Easter with your family! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteGrace, this is just too cute....glad you enjoyed your time with family; it always makes a special celebration even more special when you can spend it with those you love! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI love the stamped paws and the cat is just gorgeous. Lovely project!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I might just case this idea...but mine will be for doggie treats (need to buy the new stamps from ODBD---they are on my wish list. I had a great time yesterday with my grandchildren too. You are right it's great to be a grandmother...a real blessing!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful Grace.
ReplyDeleteHugs Riet.xx
So cute, Grace. Glad you had such a great Easter with your family in TN.
ReplyDeleteTo cute...Great idea...
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely project, I love the paw print papers that you have created.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at The Crafty Pad this week.
Pauline
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Such a cute idea Grace. I love the design. I think my pussy cat will have to have a lovely little container too. Thanks for this idea.
ReplyDeleteSo glad your Easter was such a happy time.
Hugs Maz
Such a sweet image. Great idea. Thank you for joining us at Sweet Stampin' this week.
ReplyDeletePam x
My cat loves those treats too - what a fabulous container for them!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Maxine
What a lovely project, thank you for showing us all at ~Sweet Stampin'~ this week. Debbiexx
ReplyDeleteOh, what a cute creation!! A very lovely project. Thanks for entering The Crafty Pad challenge.
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Joanie
What a great idea! love the image and your colors!
ReplyDeleteI hope you're doing well, Grace!
Hello Grace, this project is lovely and I like the die cuts you've used... and the image is so puuuurfect :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at the Crafty Pad
Venus
http://weheartpapercrafts.blogspot.com/p/my-giveaway.html
This looks stunning !! Love cats and cats projects. Hugs, Marion
ReplyDeleteAmazing idea!! Love your box! Thank you for joining Robyn's Fetish Challenge! xx Lilia DT
ReplyDeleteGrace, you must have one lucky kitty living with you for such a pretty container. Just adorable.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea & such a beautiful kitty treat container...
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Gem of a challenge & good luck!!
hugs and xxx
Gemma
Grace this is so cute. I need to make one for Ranger our puppy. Clever idea.
ReplyDeleteThis is just awesome Grace, what a fabulous idea..:)
ReplyDeleteI just love the paw-print on the top, its so fun! And the touch of the fence-die on the bottom, just perfect!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Sweet Stampin' this week.
Love Mickaela
This is lovely! Thanks for playing with us at Gingerloft Challenge this Fortnight! Best of luck in the draw!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Karen C
www.busybusyhoneybee.wordpress.com